Disabled children
Support available for disabled children and young people and those who care for them.
Child Disability Payment
Child Disability Payment provides support for the extra costs that a disabled child might have.
Child Winter Heating Payment
This payment helps disabled children and their families to pay for increased heating costs over winter. It’s paid once a year. The payment for winter 2023-2024 is £251.50.
Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer's Allowance
Carer Support Payment became available across Scotland from November 2024. This benefit replaces Carer’s Allowance in Scotland.
You could get £83.30 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Check if you can get Carer Support Payment.
If you already get Carer's Allowance
If you get Carer's Allowance and live in Scotland, you do not need to apply for Carer Support Payment. Your benefit will move to Carer Support Payment by spring 2025.
Learn more about moving from Carer’s Allowance to Carer Support Payment.
Carer's Allowance Supplement
Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment to help carers in Scotland who get Carer's Allowance.
Young Carer Grant
The grant is a yearly payment of £390.25 for young carers in Scotland. You need to be 16, 17 or 18 years old to get it.
Disabled persons free bus pass
If you or your child (5+) has a disability you may be able to get a free bus pass.
Family Fund
If you’re raising a disabled or seriously ill child on a low income, Family Fund might be able to help with a grant for essential items.
Free school transport
Your child could get free school transport if their school is not within walking distance, you're on a low income or they have additional support needs.